Suspect In Midtown Armed Robbery Has Long Arrest Record

ATLANTA -- A man who was arrested in connection with a Midtown armed robbery has been arrested six times in the past. Anthony Brown, 22, was arrested around midnight on Feb. 23 when police were called to 511 Lindbergh Place in response to shots fired and a pedestrian robbery.

When police arrived they were flagged down by a passerby indicating a man matching the suspect's description was hiding behind a vehicle. Brown was then arrested.

The victim told police he was getting out of his car when he was confronted by three suspects, one holding a silver handgun. The victim told police his attackers thought he had a firearm, which then caused all three of them to flee while one of the suspects fired his gun.

Two of the suspects escaped but police recovered a 9mm handgun with an extended magazine from Brown, who has been charged with armed robbery and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Brown has six arrest cycles for charges including driving without a license; simple battery; burglary; and possession of marijuana.

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